10-04-2006, 02:17 PM
Aloha Punamom,
Your current construction (if the permit is still valid - which basically means some sort of construction has been going on at least every 120 days since you started construction) can remain at the current 1991 Hawaii County Codes - or whatever codes were in place when you pulled the permit. Once the portion of constructed allowed on that permit has been finaled, then the next construction phase & permit will be to whatever codes are current at the time you apply for your next building permit.
As to if you need an architect's stamp on your plans, that depends on the construction methods and size of addition.
The County has all sorts of information sheets on these details. Check their website or pick them up from the County offices at where J.C. Penny's used to be. That is Aupuni Street, I think.
A hui hou,
Cathy
Your current construction (if the permit is still valid - which basically means some sort of construction has been going on at least every 120 days since you started construction) can remain at the current 1991 Hawaii County Codes - or whatever codes were in place when you pulled the permit. Once the portion of constructed allowed on that permit has been finaled, then the next construction phase & permit will be to whatever codes are current at the time you apply for your next building permit.
As to if you need an architect's stamp on your plans, that depends on the construction methods and size of addition.
The County has all sorts of information sheets on these details. Check their website or pick them up from the County offices at where J.C. Penny's used to be. That is Aupuni Street, I think.
A hui hou,
Cathy
Kurt Wilson